Sumter EMC customers, Georgia · Rebate
Heat Pump Rebate (Sumter EMC)
Run by Sumter EMC
Sumter EMC pays $400 per ton (up to $1,000) to replace electric resistance heat with a heat pump, or $400 (up to $800 for a central gas furnace) to switch from gas heat. Sumter EMC inspects the old system before work starts.
Amounts
How much you get
The rebate depends on what the heat pump replaces. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| Baseboard or wall heat: $400 per ton (max $1,000)Replacing electric resistance central furnace | $400 |
| Replacing a gas space heating unit: $400 | $400 |
| Replacing a central gas furnace: $400 (max $800) | $400 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 3 of these.
Residential Sumter EMC member.
Sumter EMC must inspect your existing heating system before any new work is done, and again once the upgrade is complete.
What to doRequest the pre-installation inspection through Sumter EMC's rebate application before your contractor starts.
The new heat pump must be rated 14 SEER or higher and must replace electric resistance heat or gas heat.
Equipment
What equipment counts
The program sets these minimums for heat pumps.
- Heat pumps
New heat pumps must be rated 14 SEER or higher.
Applying
How to apply
You apply online. The rebate program ends when its budget is reached. Get approved before you buy anything.
- Request an inspection of your current heating system.
Use the rebate application on Sumter EMC's Rebates page before any work is done.
- Have the new heat pump installed.
14 SEER or higher.
- Sumter EMC inspects again after the work is complete.
- Receive the rebate.
Forms and instructionsSumter EMC: Rebates
Questions about applying(229) 924-8041
Stacking
Use it with
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Electric Water Heater Rebate (Sumter EMC)
Amount varies
Sumter EMC pays up to $250 per 40- or 50-gallon electric water heater (up to $500 per home) when members replace a gas or electric water heater or build a new home. Apply within 60 days of installation.
Checked Oct 27, 2026
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$250 back
Sumter EMC pays residential members $250 for installing a Level 2 electric vehicle charger at home. Send the paid installation and charger invoices within 60 days.
Checked Oct 27, 2026
Your address
Next steps
Check that it covers your address. This program has to approve you before you buy anything, so start with the program, not a contractor quote.
Is it available at your address?
Before anything else
Request the pre-installation inspection through Sumter EMC's rebate application before your contractor starts.
Your quote request is in If a contractor we work with serves your ZIP, they can contact you. We take one request per person; contact us to change it.
Get an email if this program changes
We'll write if its amount, status or deadline changes. Nothing else.
FAQ
Questions
How much does Heat Pump Rebate (Sumter EMC) pay?
$400 to $400, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Do I need to be a Sumter EMC customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in Sumter EMC customers, Georgia. See Do I qualify for the details.
Do I need approval before I buy?
Yes. Apply before you buy or install anything; purchases made first don’t qualify. Sumter EMC must inspect your existing heating system before any new work is done, and again once the upgrade is complete. Request the pre-installation inspection through Sumter EMC's rebate application before your contractor starts.
What’s the deadline?
No fixed deadline. Apply any time while it’s open.
Can I combine it with other rebates?
Yes, with Electric Water Heater Rebate (Sumter EMC) and EV Charger Rebate (Sumter EMC). See Use it with.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 27, 2026.
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